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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,886.89, 188,901.90 and 76,458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,886.89, 188,901.90 and 76,458.41 is: 105,511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,886.89 : 188,901.90 = 76,458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,886.89/188,901.90 = 76,458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,886.89x = 188,901.90 × 76,458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,886.89x = 14,443,137,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,137,975.47/136,886.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,511.48

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